From Warm Up To Start Ramp: What Do Pro Cyclists Do Before A Time Trial? | Giro D'Italia 2016

Stage 1 of the Giro d'Italia in Apeldoorn offered a really unique opportunity to follow the Giro riders from warm up, through bike check, right to the start ramp in the Omnisport velodrome.

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For pro cyclists, time trials aren't quite as simple as pumping up their tyres, warming up, and rolling to the start. Ahead of stage 1 of the Giro, Matt and Tom went behind the scenes to find out what goes on.

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